Triumph
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Need some advice - Just received my Sturdy safe. The hole that is drilled in the safe for a power cord is just big enough for a standard lamp cord (barely).
I would like to plug in a golden rod in the winter and possibly a couple fluorescent lights. I am concerned that the power load may be a little too much for a lamp cord.
Enlarging the hole is not problem. I just don't want to go any bigger than necessary.
Here are my questions -
1. What is the best wire to pass through the safe - keeping the hole as small as possible? I am assuming some kind of round wire. I can put the plug ends on once I pass the wire through the safe.
2. Is it necessary to have a surge protector? If so can a surge protector just be employed on the outside of the safe? Most of the surge protectors would require a 3/8 to 1/2" hole - maybe too big.
Any advice would be appreciated. If you suggest wire please give me the description so I can buy it at Lowe's or Home Depot.
I would like to plug in a golden rod in the winter and possibly a couple fluorescent lights. I am concerned that the power load may be a little too much for a lamp cord.
Enlarging the hole is not problem. I just don't want to go any bigger than necessary.
Here are my questions -
1. What is the best wire to pass through the safe - keeping the hole as small as possible? I am assuming some kind of round wire. I can put the plug ends on once I pass the wire through the safe.
2. Is it necessary to have a surge protector? If so can a surge protector just be employed on the outside of the safe? Most of the surge protectors would require a 3/8 to 1/2" hole - maybe too big.
Any advice would be appreciated. If you suggest wire please give me the description so I can buy it at Lowe's or Home Depot.